World War II Honoree

Willis B. 'Smitty' NeSmith

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Thomas County, Georgia

Honored By

Josephine Martin NeSmith

Relationship

Wife

SERVED IN THE U.S. ARMY IN THE EUROPEAN THEATRE; 601ST TANK DESTROYER BATTALION. ACTIVITIES AND CAMPAIGNS: TUNISIA, SICILY, NAPLES-FOGGIA, ROME-ARNO. MEDALS INCLUDE: EUROPEAN-AFRICAN-MIDDLE EASTERN CAMPAIGN MEDAL WITH FOUR BRONZE STARS, AMERICAN DEFENSE SERVICE MEDAL, SILVER STAR WITH 2 OAK LEAF CLUSTERS, PURPLE HEART FOR GALLANTRY IN ACTION, AND GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL. RECEIVED AN HONORABLE DISCHARGE.